Welcome Welcome by the Chairman of Uganda Episcopal Conference -His Grace John Baptist Odama
The Uganda Episcopal Conference is the Assembly of the Catholic Hierarchy in Uganda, constituted with the approval of the Holy See, through which bishops express their collegial responsibility through collective action, to assure the On 11th June,2010, during their Annual Plenary, members of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, elected His Grace Rev. John Baptist Odama [above] and Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa [below] as new Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively.
Pastoral Letter of the Catholic Bishops of Uganda on General Elections in Uganda To: All Citizens and People of good will in Uganda Introduction We, the Catholic Bishops of Uganda, write this letter out of good will and commitment to ensuring a peaceful and harmonious existence of our mother country Uganda and all people of God who dwell in it. We write with passion and deep concern that the road towards the 2011 general elections is creating a lot of anxiety, doubts, fear and moments of hopelessness among the people of God. Many are already sensing improper handling in the ongoing process and fearing unwanted consequences. We, therefore, call upon every one to take on the responsibility of ensuring that the 2011 general elections are another stage in the country’s move towards a true electoral democracy in Uganda. We write this letter to provide guidance on how we should avoid what may cause confusion and animosity among our people. We should not wait to enter into the resolving of conflict but rather prevent it thereby minimizing pain, division and social strife. Such conflict prevention is possible, timely and can be successful. We must all remember how easy it is to destroy peace but how restoring tranquility is a difficult and arduous process. This Pastoral Letter is therefore, a call to all to be responsible citizens... COMMUNIQUE OF THE SECOND AMECEA YOUTH COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP HELD IN DAR-ES-SALAAM, TANZANIA , FROM 2ND TO 7TH MAY, 2010 The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), comprising the Episcopal Conferences of Eritrea, Ethiopia, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia and the affiliate members of Djibouti and Somalia in partnership with the Pontifical Council for Social Communications organized this Second AMECEA Youth Communication Workshop under the theme, “Word and Image (Picture) at the Service of Justice, Peace and Reconciliation” here in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania at the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC)’s Kurasini Centre, from 2nd – 7th May, 2010. Preamble: To all people of good will! We, the AMECEA Youth, in collaboration with our National Communication directors; national directors of youth offices as well as representatives of various religious congregations of sisters greet you all in the name of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ. Shalom! REAFFIRMING with, profound gratitude, the important role of the Pontifical Council for Social Communication, supported by its generous benefactors, in making possible this second youth workshop;
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Welcome to the official website of the Catholic Church in Uganda. You will find on this website information about different dioceses in Uganda (parishes, religious communities, priests, institutions, etc.), the different commissions, institutions, and departments of the Catholic Secretariat, as well as important links to the Church universal and its organs. You can also read about the recent publications and press releases of the Uganda Episcopal Conference. 
progress of the Church and coordination of its social and pastoral ministry. It is headed by a Chairman elected every four years. He is assisted by an Executive Board, also chosen every four years, composed of six Chairmen of various Commissions.The Episcopal Conference of Uganda was founded in 1960.
June 2010